The Card Slot does not read many of the MSU ID cards

The Card Slot does not read many of the MSU ID cards.

Swipe ID cards using a single, smooth motion from top down to bottom. Do not swipe up and down repeatedly, as is a common practice. This will scratch the card and wear out the read-heads on the register. Only use this up and down multi-swipe technique as a last resort for problematic cards. Use a magstripe cleaning card in the card slot on a monthly basis. Swipe the cleaning card through the reader approximately 10 times to remove magnetic build up and dirt. See “Supplies” section below for ordering information.